Golf in Madeira & Porto Santo

The Madeira archipelago. located in the North atlantic Ocean, around 300 miles from the weat coast 0f Africa, consists of the volcanic islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, the Desertas Islands and Savage Islands. Madeira is by far the largest of these islands, extending to an area of just inder 300 square miles.

Porto Santo

Ranked as No.20 in Portugal

Just a shhort hop by plane from Madeira, or a two-hour ferry crossing from Funchal, the capital of Madeira, lies Porto Santo. This is the smallest inhabited island in the Madeira Arcipelago, but unlike Madeira, Porto Santo has a 9km golden sandy beach. With the backdrop of the beach and two extinct volcanoes, the fairways of the opening nine holas sweep past lakes and bunkers. The back nine is more dramatic, set high on the clifftops with the glistering Atlantic in full wiew. The course is designed by the iconic Seve Ballesteros

Santo da Serra

World-class Golf on the enchanting island of Madeira Experience Madeira’s breathtaking  beauty, renowned history and Robert Trent Jones Senior’s spectacular 27 hole golf course in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes you could imagine.Ranked among the world’s finest courses, Santo da Serra offers a premier golf and country club escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Clube de Golf Santo da Serra offers what is surely one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of The European Tour International Schedule.Home of the Madeira Islands Open Keith Waters, The European Tour’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “The Madeira Islands Open has become an established stop on the Tour Schedule, and provide a welcome opportunity for all of members to play and earn valuable Race to Dubai and World Ranking points."

Palheiro Golf

One of Europe's most beautiful golf courses.

Set within the magnificent Palheiro Estate and lying adjacent to the five-star Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro - a Relais & Châteaux property - the 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.

At nearly 500 m (1640 ft) above sea level, the location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira's mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean. Nestling below just 10 minutes away is Funchal, the island's capital.

Designed by renowned golf architect Cabell B. Robinson, this picturesque layout with year-round appeal takes full advantage of Madeira’s hilly terrain, with abrupt ridges and deep valleys providing a compelling challenge for even the most seasoned golfer.

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